I9 Compliance

I-9 Rules for Employers The obligations of business owners seem to be endless, and one of the single most important legal responsibilities deals with I-9 rules for employers. Since the passage of the 1986 Immigration and Reform Control Act, federal law mandates that employers have employees completeRead more →

Companies have long since been the backbone of America’s economy by providing jobs to citizens and creating revenue. These companies collectively employ millions of individuals each year. As established by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the federal government may use employment within the UnitedRead more →

Employers carry the responsibility of keeping current with good employment practices as dictated by the federal government. Proper Form I-9 compliance for DACA recipients and non-DACA recipients alike is the key to keeping a company compliant and free from expensive and potentially damaging violations. What does DACARead more →

In recent years, immigration has solidly maintained a mainstream presence in American politics. As politicians in Washington D.C. try to sort out immigration policies, it is estimated that the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite investigations have almost quadrupled. Many American businesses are directly impactedRead more →

Proof of Work Authorization in the I-9 Process It’s critical to make certain that your business is properly handling proof of work authorization for legal immigrants. It’s a bit trickier to handle these employees in comparison to hiring US citizens because many of the documents presented toRead more →

A company’s adherence to following I-9 compliance practices has been mandatory since the 1986 Immigration and Reform Control Act. This law requires employers to ensure completion and accuracy when filling out an I-9 form correctly. If adhering to the law is not enough motivation for a companyRead more →

Hiring Illegal Immigrants is Against the Law In the United States, hiring illegal immigrants is as the name implies, against the law. Not only is it against federal law for employers to hire illegal immigrants, it is also considered illegal to recruit or refer them for workRead more →

Headlines about immigration dominate the news, and the debate is putting a spotlight on this hot button issue, directly affecting domestic businesses. In recent years, worksite investigations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are estimated to have almost quadrupled. With statistics like these, businesses across the nationRead more →

Employers today have an ever-growing to-do list to keep their companies in good standing, but perhaps one of the most important items on that list is ensuring I-9 compliance.  This one page legal document which is required of every employee in America must be completed correctly andRead more →